Doom

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 delivers a highly capable 1080p experience in Doom, with performance scaling predictably as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combination achieves an average of 193 FPS on Low settings, dropping to 116 FPS on Ultra, indicating a strong balance between the six-core Comet Lake processor and the RDNA 3.0 graphics card. The data shows a system that is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at standard resolutions, though 4K Ultra presents a challenge that pushes the GPU to its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 142 FPS at 1080p to 92 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of approximately 35%. Moving to 4K, the average falls further to 50 FPS, representing a 46% decrease from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the AMD Radeon RX 7600 becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demand outpaces the GPU's 169.9 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a steeper relative drop than from 1440p to 4K in percentage terms when comparing Low settings: 193 FPS to 125 FPS is a 35% reduction, while 125 FPS to 68 FPS is a 46% reduction. This non-linear behavior suggests that at 1080p, the CPU's 12 threads and 4.30 GHz boost clock are still contributing meaningful headroom, but by 1440p and beyond, the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width become the dominant constraint. The Ultra preset data reinforces this: 116 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K, with the 4K Ultra result falling below the 60 FPS threshold that most users consider playable.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2540 out of 3712 tested combos for Doom. This places the pairing in the lower third of all configurations tested, which is notable given the game's 2016 release date and the hardware's relatively modern specifications. The percentile ranking suggests that while the combo performs adequately for most gaming scenarios, there are numerous more powerful combinations that yield higher frame rates in this title.

The CPU's individual percentile standing is 68% against all processors, while the GPU sits at 57% against all graphics cards. The disparity between these two figures—11 percentage points—indicates that the processor is comparatively stronger than the graphics card within the context of this benchmark database. However, for Doom specifically, the combo's rank of 2540 out of 3712 suggests that the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions are the primary factor dragging the overall performance ranking down, as the game is not particularly CPU-intensive by modern standards.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings six cores and twelve threads to the pairing, running at a base clock of 2.90 GHz with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. This Comet Lake architecture processor, built on Intel's 14 nm process, delivers single-thread performance that is sufficient for Doom's engine, as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 688. The multi-threaded capabilities are more substantial, with the 3DMark max-threads score reaching 4735 and the Cinebench R23 multi-core score hitting 10283, indicating that the CPU has ample headroom for background tasks while gaming.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 is adequate for feeding the GPU, though it is not exceptional by current standards. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain decent frame pacing in Doom's fast-paced combat scenarios. The data suggests that at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 193, the CPU is still keeping pace with the GPU's output, but the 35 FPS gap between Low and Medium settings at 1080p (193 to 168 FPS) indicates some sensitivity to increased draw calls and physics calculations. The CPU's 68th percentile ranking against all processors, with nearest rivals including the Intel Xeon 6756E and AMD EPYC 7552 within 0.5% average score, confirms it is a mid-pack performer that does not bottleneck this particular game at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a spread of 77 FPS across the four settings presets. Low settings produce an average of 193 FPS, Medium delivers 168 FPS, High achieves 142 FPS, and Ultra drops to 116 FPS. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 143 FPS and a maximum of 193 FPS, providing a frame time consistency that is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many competitive gamers target.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages scale downward proportionally: Low hits 125 FPS, Medium achieves 109 FPS, High reaches 92 FPS, and Ultra falls to 75 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution records a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 125 FPS, which remains comfortably within the 60-144 Hz range depending on monitor capabilities. The 34 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly narrower than the 77 FPS gap at 1080p, reflecting the GPU's increasing workload.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings yield 68 FPS, Medium produces 59 FPS, High achieves 50 FPS, and Ultra drops to 41 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K records a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, showing that even the smoothest 4K configuration in this dataset struggles to maintain a locked 60 FPS. The 27 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of the three resolutions, indicating that the GPU is saturated regardless of quality settings.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the Navi 33 chip using TSMC's 6 nm process, with a die size of 204 mm² containing 13,300 million transistors. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, with 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a notable constraint at 4K resolutions where memory bandwidth demands are highest.

The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance is respectable for the RDNA 3.0 architecture, but the 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS suggests that the memory subsystem becomes the limiting factor. The pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1440p gaming, as evidenced by the 75 FPS average at Ultra settings in that resolution. The GPU's 57th percentile ranking against all graphics cards, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM within 0.2% and the AMD Radeon 680M within 0.7%, places it in the mid-range tier of the database.

The 13,300 million transistors and 65.2M / mm² transistor density indicate a modern, efficient design that produces strong performance per watt. The 32 ray tracing cores are present but not heavily utilized in Doom, which is a title from 2016 that predates widespread RT adoption. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure it can handle the game's API requirements, with the PassMark G3D score of 16634 reflecting solid overall rasterization performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Doom?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with all settings presets achieving averages above 116 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings drop to 75 FPS average, which remains playable, but 4K Ultra falls to 41 FPS average.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185, placing it within 0.6% of the Intel Xeon 6756E (14163) and AMD EPYC 7552 (14115), and within 0.7% of the Intel Core 7 160UL (14232) and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277).

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 125 FPS average while Ultra produces 75 FPS average, a difference of 50 FPS. Medium and High settings sit between these values at 109 FPS and 92 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Doom?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K, Low settings achieve 68 FPS average, Medium reaches 59 FPS, High delivers 50 FPS, and Ultra drops to 41 FPS. Only Low settings maintain an average above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15171, placing it within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199) and AMD Radeon 680M (15270), and within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082) and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15063).

Q: What is the frame time consistency at 1080p Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 168 with a minimum of 143 and a maximum of 193, indicating consistent frame pacing that would suit a 144 Hz monitor.

Settings Recommendations

For users prioritizing smooth gameplay at 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance in the measured data. The 168 FPS average with a 143 FPS minimum ensures that frame rates rarely dip below the 144 Hz threshold, providing a responsive experience for fast-paced combat. The 25 FPS gap between Medium and High at this resolution (168 vs 142 FPS) suggests that the visual upgrade to High is achievable, but Medium provides more headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 92 FPS average is the recommended choice for users with 100 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, as it delivers a 17 FPS improvement over Ultra (75 FPS) while maintaining a 17 FPS advantage over Medium (109 FPS). The data indicates that the jump from High to Ultra at this resolution costs 17 FPS, a meaningful reduction that may not justify the marginal visual gains in a fast-paced shooter.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 68 FPS average is the only configuration that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, making it the practical choice for users with 4K displays. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is borderline acceptable for users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate, but the 50 FPS average at High and 41 FPS at Ultra fall below acceptable thresholds for competitive play. Users who require 60 FPS at 4K should consider the Low preset, while those with adaptive sync displays may tolerate the Medium preset's slight dips below 60 FPS.